I'm a carnivore- I can't lie about it. I love meat. If I go too long without it, I will begin to crave it. Today was one of those days! Luckily, I stumbled upon this fantastic, and very easy recipe for tasty meat treats.
The ingredients are few and cheap, and you're likely to have them on hand already. Grab some chicken from the store, and a pack of your favorite bacon, and you're basically ready to go! Here's the recipe:(note that a CONVECTION oven is used. I used a conventional oven at 375 degrees for 40 min.)
Ingredients
• about 1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 pounds bacon
• 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 T chili powder
• 1/2 t cumin
Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 350 convection. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, 2 T chili powder and 1/2 t cumin. Mix well.
2.Clean and trim about 1 1/4 pounds of skinless boneless chicken breast. Cut into approx. 1 inch cubes.
3.If using thick bacon, thin out with the back edge of a chef knife. Cut the bacon in half, roll around the chicken cubes and secure with a tooth pick. This is the point to cover and refrigerate for better timing.
4.Prep baking sheet with aluminum foil a rack and spray with PAM.
5. Roll the pieces in the brown sugar mixture. Be sure to pack some in the ends. Place on the rack.
6.Bake until golden brown. About 35 minutes for me. Cover with foil on heavy dish to keep warm until served.
Super easy, super delicious. This would make a great party dish or appetizer plate at your next get together. Or, if you're like me, you can cook it and eat it all yourself like a selfish pig. Credit for this recipe goes to "101 Cooking for Two" and the original can be found HERE.
Happy eating!
